The 2012 Athena Film Festival awards, which recognize extraordinary women for their leadership and creative accomplishments, will be presented at the opening reception on Thursday, February 9, 2012.
The 2012 Awardees:
- The Laura Ziskin Lifetime Achievement Award
- Rachael Horovitz - For Her Exceptional Talents as a Motion Picture Producer
- Julie Taymor - For Her Vision and Courage as an Exemplary Director
- Dee Rees and Nekisa Cooper - For Their Impact as Emerging Filmmakers
- The Fempire: Diablo Cody, Dana Fox, Liz Meriwether, and Lorene Scafaria - For Their Creativity and Sisterhood
- Theresa Rebeck - For Her Excellence as a Playwright and Author of Films, Books and Television
